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Indian River Lagoon
Capt. Tom Van Horn
June 13, 2007
Indian River Lagoon - Saltwater Fishing Report
Indian River Lagoon Coast Fishing Report
Indian River Lagoon Coast Fishing Report, June 13, 2007
Complements of Mosquito Creek Outdoors, Apopka Florida
The wind has finally subsided and as the summer weather patterns heat up, so does the catching along the Indian River Lagoon Coast of Florida. Calm mornings have provided for some great sight fishing and top-water plug action in the Lagoon, and the clean green water has pushed in close to the beach bringing the kingfish, jumbo jacks, bonito, sharks and tarpon action near-shore. These conditions have provided for some excellent catches this week, and if they hold, next week as well.
My week started on Friday June 8th, where I had the pleasure of fishing with Dale and Damon Little and their friend Jason for a day of redfish and sea trout on the north IRL. Our first location was a culvert flushing runoff into the Lagoon, and the swift water quickly yielded 3 redfish and several nice sea trout caught on a combination of RipTide Flats Chubs, and Storm Chug Bugs. Our next location was on a deeper flat, (3 to 5 feet), where we located a school of ladyfish feeding on glass minnows and the fast and furious action netted us a half dozen ladies, and some small trout, caught on Al’s Goldfish spoons, Chug Bugs, and RipTide 4” White/Red Mullet on an 1/8 ounce Screw Jig. From there we targeted several different flats looking for redfish, ending the day with several upper slot redfish and a 6-pound sea trout caught by Dale.
My next adventure was on Sunday where Vic Hall, and his friends Phil and John joined me for another redfish and sea trout excursion again on the north IRL. We launched early to avoid the weekend crowd, and we followed the same routine as the previous trip, which yielded us 5 upper slot redfish and a half dozen sea trout.
Today, I was honored to facilitate three brothers, Randy, Dale, and Ben Schwartz on a near-shore charter out of Port Canaveral where we found a solid kingfish bite. As we cleared the south jetty, we located a large ball of pogies, and I floated the net with one cast. After the bait was secured, we started trolling, and we ended the day with five kingfish up to 20-pounds, missing a good number of strikes, and pulling hook on two quality fish. The bite was steady, and most of the fish were taken in about 40 feet of water.
In closing, I would like to invite everyone to join me at the Mosquito Creek Outdoors Father’s Day Celebration scheduled for Saturday June 16th in Apopka, Florida. Besides having great sales, gift ideas for Dad, and activities for the entire family, free fishing and outdoor seminars will be conducted by Mosquito Creek’s Pro Staff. Also, be sure to check out their new indoor fly-casting pond, and demo a new kayak while you are at it.
Seminar Schedule:
12pm to 2pm, Fishing basics for the entire family
Captains Chris Myers and Tom Van Horn
2pm to 3pm Fly Casting with Captain Chris Myers
3pm to 4 pm Kayak Fishing with Captain Tom Van Horn
As always, if you need more information or have questions, please contact me.
Good luck and good fishing,
Captain Tom Van Horn
Mosquito Coast Fishing Charters
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407-416-1187 on the water
407-366-8085 landline
886-790-8081 toll free
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